Information amp Resources

Contact your local Government of Alberta consultant for help with your workforce challenges

Employer Hotline In Edmonton 780-422-4266 Toll-free 1-800-661-3753Email ABWorkforcegovabcaAlbertaCanadacomemployers

Immigrate to Alberta Information Service Get answers about the immigration process Express Entry (EE) the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) and other pathways to permanent residency Tel 1-877-427-6419 Email immigrationinfogovabca

Alberta Workforce InformationSign up to receive emailed information and resources to help you get the staff you need ABWorkforceinfocomsubscribe

Labour Market InformationFind the hidden labour pools get current information on compensation and benefits employment rates current and future trends and shortages workalbertacalmi

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Resources for Alberta Employers

Support for Alberta EmployersThe Government of Alberta has dedicated tools and resources to help employers manage challenges and develop a successful workforce Connect with your local workforce consultant

Employer Hotline In Edmonton 780-422-4266 Toll-free 1-800-661-3753 Email ABWorkforcegovabca AlbertaCanadacomemployers

Hire AlbertansAlberta Works Centres Alberta Works has a variety of employer services and programs designed to help you find employees in your local community or across Alberta

Connect directly to job seekers profile your company and interview potential candidates Employer Connections (job fairs) are held regularly across the province Employers report these well-promoted events are one of their most successful recruiting tools

Match your labour needs with employment and training programs Find valuable employees from underrepresented groups such as people with disabilities indigenous people immigrants women youth and mature citizens

Disability Related Employment Supports ProgramhumanservicesalbertacaDRES

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Hire CanadiansCanada Job BankPost your job ads online and access the Job Match service jobbankgcca

Custom Recruitment Fact SheetCreate your own custom recruitment fact sheet to learn the best locations for you to recruit from in CanadaalbertacanadacomCRFS

Hire International Employees As an employer it is your responsibility to hire Albertans and Canadians first You may recruit foreign workers to meet temporary labour shortages provided you show that bringing employees to Canada will not have a negative impact on the Canadian labour market

Hiring Internationally Trained EmployeesLearn about hiring temporary or permanent workers live-in caregivers international student graduates permanent workers interns and francophone employeescicgccaenglishhireindexasp

Temporary Foreign Workers You will need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to recruit foreign employees to meet temporary labour demands esdcgccaengjobsforeign_workersreforminfo_empshtml

Work Permit Most foreign employees in Canada require a work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) cicgccaenglishworkindexasp

Employment Agencies If you choose to use the services of an employment agency they must be registered and licensed by the Government of Alberta Learn more about using an employment agency and Albertarsquos Fair Trading ActAlbertaCanadacomemployment-agencies

Resources for Hiring InternationallyBe aware of barriers to licensing and foreign credential recognition Access occupational fact sheets labour market information and other resources AlbertaCanadacomemployers

Retain Your StaffAfter investing time and resources to recruit and select employees there are things you can do to create an attractive workplace and minimize staff turnover

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Ensure your worksite is safe healthy and productive Get connected to education and training to save you and your employees the pain and cost of workplace incidents workalbertacaOHS

Albertarsquos Employment Standards Make sure your workplace is fair and effective for everyone workalbertacaemployment-standardshtml

Retaining Foreign Employees Express EntryLearn about options for your new employee to become a permanent resident through provincial and federal immigration programs including the Express Entry pathway albertacanadacomexpress-entry

Train your workers Canada Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)Learn about the Canada Alberta Job Grant and how it can help you to invest in your employeesAlbertaCanadacomjobgrant